Episode of Series “The Law”.
A drama based on a real life story, about a runaway girl and an uncaring mother. The film explores the duties of parents to protect their children from danger. Examines the rights of magistrates and judges to control a child’s environment for what is seen to be the child’s benefit. Director of Photography: John Seale
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012679
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Civil rights - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social work with children
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Law - Australia - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child psychology
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children's rights
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Parenting
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Social work with children
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child psychology
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)